lcorinth
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I'm finishing up the Quest Quadrunner, and I have kind of a major problem. The rocket comes with a paper mask section which you cut out and adhere to the rocket with temporary spray adhesive.
First time I tried this, using Elmer's craft spray adhesive (which is supposed to have both temporary and permanent bonding capability), I used too little, and it began to peel. So I reapplied the mask, making sure to get the whole thing covered in adhesive. I waited the requisite 3-5 minutes for a temporary bond, and applied it to the rocket.
Today, I did the top coat, only to discover that apparently I'd used too much adhesive, because now it's really really stuck! I've barely been able to peel any of it off.
I was wondering if anybody could give me some suggestions. Goo Gone, for example? Razor blade?? I'm really not sure what to do about this. I've taken over a month to build this rocket, did everything with the utmost care, and now that I'm nearly done, I may have ruined the finish. All the parts of the construction I was worried about went really well.
Thing is, apart from this major flaw, the rocket looks great.
In a previous thread, someone mentioned masking with Frisket Film. I wish I'd heard about that before applying this mask. I'd be done by now! Next time, I guess...
Thanks for your help.
First time I tried this, using Elmer's craft spray adhesive (which is supposed to have both temporary and permanent bonding capability), I used too little, and it began to peel. So I reapplied the mask, making sure to get the whole thing covered in adhesive. I waited the requisite 3-5 minutes for a temporary bond, and applied it to the rocket.
Today, I did the top coat, only to discover that apparently I'd used too much adhesive, because now it's really really stuck! I've barely been able to peel any of it off.
I was wondering if anybody could give me some suggestions. Goo Gone, for example? Razor blade?? I'm really not sure what to do about this. I've taken over a month to build this rocket, did everything with the utmost care, and now that I'm nearly done, I may have ruined the finish. All the parts of the construction I was worried about went really well.
Thing is, apart from this major flaw, the rocket looks great.
In a previous thread, someone mentioned masking with Frisket Film. I wish I'd heard about that before applying this mask. I'd be done by now! Next time, I guess...
Thanks for your help.